May 8, 2012

4 Signs of Quality When Looking for a Mattress

Studies suggest that on average, a regular
human being spends around 1/3 of his life on the bed. What comes as a shock is
that little research has been done on what type of mattress is best suited for
sleeping purposes. There is also no way to know how a mattress affects a person’s
health.

It is very important that no compromise is
made on the quality of the mattress, considering the fact that a mattress that
is used every day can last for eight to ten years. The better the quality of
the mattress is, more comfortable and sound the sleep is. When shopping for a mattress, look for a few things that can help buy the best quality that can
come in the allotted budget.

Firmness

It does not matter if one is buying an
inner spring, latex or memory foam; the important thing is to buy a mattress
that is firm but not hard. The firmness of the mattress determines the amount
of support the spine can get throughout the night. It is believed that a
mattress that moulds to the shape of the body is the best to sleep on (for example,
the memory foam mattress).

Covering

It is said that one should not judge a book
by its cover, however, when it comes to mattresses, the cover matters a lot.
Check the stitches of the cover; there should be no broken stitches or
overlapping stitches for that matter. It is also important that the mattress
cover is not too loose or tight.

Cheap mattresses (foam or inner spring)
have a vinyl covering that can crack, dry out or tear with the passage of time.
With the increase in price, the covering also improves. It gets thicker and
becomes more puncture resistant. Heavy mattresses tend to have better quality.
That is usually because the foam is denser or the springs have been made with
enhanced quality steel and provide a better cushioning.

Reliable
Dealer

It is also better to buy a mattress from a
reputable and reliable dealer. Why? Because the more value the dealer has in
the market, the more important it is for him to maintain good quality. Another
important factor is that this dealer would have done more research and testing
compared to others and keeps only reputable brands.

Good
Foundation

To achieve the best comfort possible it is
important to change the foundation of the mattress as often as the mattress.
Check the box spring or foundation of the bed when changing the mattress. Start
at the head of the bed and come down placing your palms flat on the surface of
the box spring. If the foundation or box spring seems to sag, then it is best
that you change it.

Allan has been blogging about sleep related
issues for the last 3 years. From review the benefits of foam mattresses,
to sleep apnea, Allan has written a large amount of articles in various online
and offline publications.